Roasted coho salmon gets a sweet-tangy maple–Dijon glaze and cuddles up with peak-fall delicata squash and Brussels sprouts—simple, seasonal, and weeknight-fast.
Details
Ingredients
- Coho salmon fillets, skin-on 2 fillets (5–6 oz each)
- Delicata squash 1 medium, halved, seeded, sliced 1/2-inch moons
- Brussels sprouts 10 oz, trimmed and halved
- Maple syrup 2 tbsp
- Dijon mustard 1 tbsp
- Apple cider vinegar 1 tsp
- Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided
- Fresh thyme (or rosemary) 2 tsp leaves, chopped
- Salt & black pepper To taste
- Lemon wedges (optional) For serving
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment.
- Toss squash and Brussels with 2 tbsp olive oil, half the thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread on pan and roast 12 minutes.
- Stir together maple syrup, Dijon, vinegar, remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt/pepper.
- Scoot veggies to sides; place salmon in center, skin-side down. Brush generously with maple–Dijon glaze. Sprinkle remaining thyme.
- Roast 10–12 minutes more, until salmon just flakes and veggies are caramelized. (Target 125–130°F for medium.)
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon if you like. Serve salmon with the roasted veggies and any extra glaze from the pan spooned on top.
Health notes: Approx. 550 calories per serving. High in omega-3s, fiber, and vitamins; naturally gluten-free.
Drink pairing: Willamette Valley Pinot Noir or dry Washington Riesling.